Beginning Programming For Dummies

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Qbasic is still the perfect language for beginning programmers because it is "English-like," which means it makes more sense than pt->(int)foo. As part of the ever-excellent "Dummies" series, this guide discusses general programming, programming with Qbasic, data structures, algorithms, and Internet programming. Recommended for all public libraries. Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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"...helps would-be programmers find their feet..." (PC Utilities, 20 February 2004)


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"...helps would-be programmers find their feet..." (PC Utilities, 20 February 2004)


Book Description
Discover the latest programming tips and techniques Start writing programs for Windows®, Linux®, Macintosh®, Palms, and PocketPCs Ready to take control of your computer by writing your own programs? Mixing concepts with humor, author Wallace Wang shows you how to begin programming as simply and quickly as possible. In no time, you’ll find out how to create and debug programs in Liberty BASIC, use algorithms, build interactive Web pages, and more! All this on the bonus CD-ROM Liberty BASIC and other compilers All the examples and code from the book IBM® Robocode V1.0.6 JBuilder 9 Personal, C# Builder Personal, and Kylix® Enterprise Trial See the "About the CD-ROM" appendix for details and complete system requirements. Discover how to: Choose the best programming language for your project Work with data structures Install and use Liberty BASIC Create interactive Web sites Program multiple platform devices


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A significant technology update to the existing edition, with more than thirty percent new content Covers the main features of computer programming: the basics, how to write a program, getting started with Liberty BASIC, writing large programs by using subprograms, creating a user interface, debugging programs, dealing with data structures, basic Internet programming, and much more Helps readers choose the best programming language to accomplish a particular task, understand the tools that programmers use, and write their own programs to make a job easier or to launch a programming career Author has written fifteen previous For Dummies books as well as three editions of the popular Steal This Computer Book: WhatThey Won’t Tell You About the Internet CD-ROM includes several freeware and shareware programs for writing programs, all the examples and code provided in the book, and a bonus chapter


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Guide to beginning programming; showing how to write programs for Windows, Linux, Macintosh, Palms, and PocketPCs. Learn how to choose the best programming language for your project, work with data structures, and more. Previous edition: c2001. Softcover.


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Author Biography: Wallace Wang is the bestselling author of over 20 For Dummies computer books. He moonlights as a stand-up comic and has appeared on A&E’s Evening At the Improv.


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